Hitch Adapter That Is Compatible With Motorcycle Carrier And Pop Up Camper

Question:

Is there a hitch for my 1996 full size Bronco that will work?

asked by: Terry F

Expert Reply:

MaxxTow Ball Mount w/ 2" Accessory Receiver - 2" Hitches - 1-5/8" Drop - 5,000 lbs # MT70066 will allow you to use a motorcycle carrier and still give you the ability to tow. This ball mount will require a hitch ball like # 63845. I recommend the etrailer Motorcycle Carrier w/ Ramp for 2" Hitch - 76" Long - Steel - 500 lbs # e98873 for your motorcycle. This will already max out the tongue weight of this adapter that is rated for 500 lbs. If you choose to tow as well you would be beyond the capacity of the ball mount and probably beyond the capacity of your Class III hitch. I cannot recommend using them together based on this unless your bike is well under that 500 lbs you stated.

I recommend you either use them separately or get a lighter bike. There is not an adapter available that will allow you to use both under the current setup and weights.

expert reply by: Jason S

Terry

8/1/2017

Is there a hitch for my 1996 full size Bronco that will work?

Jason S.

8/1/2017

The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class V XD - 2" # C15300 is an extremely strong hitch that is a confirmed fit for your 1996 Full Size Bronco. The hitch is rated for 16000 lbs towing and 2400 lb tongue weight. Then you could use the Curt Multipurpose Ball Mount with 2" Receiver for Bike Racks and Cargo Carriers - 7,500 lbs # D210. As long as your pop up has a tongue weight that when combined with your motorcycle carrier is less than 250 lbs, you would be good to go with this combination. If this is not enough, than you will need to have a professional welder make you a custom adapter to handle that amount of tongue weight. I've attached a video of this hitch installation on a Ford F-250 for reference.